Where ACI Certification is Required
This list may be updated to reflect changes or updates for requirements.
Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
ACI Codes & Standards
- 214-11 Guide to Evaluation of Strength Test Results
- 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete
- 371R-08 Guide for Analysis, Design & Construction of Elevated Concrete Water Storage Tanks
- 311.6 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 522R-10 Report on Pervious Concrete
- 363.2R-11 Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 304.6R Guide for Use of Volumetric-Measuring and Continuous Mixing Concrete Equipment
- 305R-10 Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
- 311.5-04 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318-11 & 14 Bldg Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
- 302 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Georgia State Building Code
ASTM
- ASTM C94 Standard Specification for RMC
- ASTM C1077 Std Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrte Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
- AL
- AZ
- CA
- FL
- ID
- IL
- KS
- MD
- MN
- NC
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- SD
- VA
- WY
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) - Plant Certification
- NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association) - Plant & Truck Program, Quality Cert Program
- NPCCA
- ACPA (American Concrete Pipe Association) Plant Certification
- NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association) Plant Certification
Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician
ACI Codes & Standards
- 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
Specialty Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Finisher and Technician
ACI Codes & Standards
- 302 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
ACI Codes & Standards
- 214-11 Guide to Evaluation of Strength Test Results
- 311.16 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 363.2R-11 Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 311.5-04 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318-11 & 14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Georgia State Building Code
ASTM
- ASTM C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Concrete Specimens
- ASTM C1077 Std Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrte Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association) - Plant & Truck Program, Quality Cert Program
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1
ACI Codes & Standards
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 363.2R-11 Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 311.5-04 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318-11 & 14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
ASTM
- ASTM C1077 Std Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrte Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
ACI Codes & Standards
- 311.16 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 363.2R-11 Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 311.5-04 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318-11 & 14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
ASTM
- ASTM C1077 Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association) - Plant & Truck Program, Quality Cert Program
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 2
Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
ACI Codes & Standards
- 349.3R-02 Evaluation of Existing Nuke Safety Related Concrete Structures
- 371R-08 Guide for Analysis, Design & Const of Elevated Concrete Water Storage Tanks
- 311.5-04 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318-11 & 14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
State DOTs
Cities (Actively requiring specific ACI certification programs)
Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
State DOTs
Adhesive Anchor Installer
ACI Codes & Standards
- 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete
- 318-11 & 14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Cities (Actively requiring specific ACI certification programs)
Tilt-Up Supervisor and Technician
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TCA (Tilt-up Concrete Association)
Shotcrete Nozzleman
ACI Codes & Standards
- 506R-05 Guide to Shotcrete
Masonry Testing Technician - Field
ASTM
- ASTM C1093 Std Practice for Accredidation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TMS - The Masonry Society (Masonry code TMS 402)
Masonry Testing Technician - Laboratory
ASTM
- ASTM C1093 Std Practice for Accredidation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TMS - The Masonry Society (Masonry code TMS 402)
Certified Personnel
ACI Codes & Standards
- 201.2R-08 Guide to Durable Concrete
- 522R-10 Report on Pervious Concrete
NRMCA Pervious Testing Technician
ACI Codes & Standards
- 522R-10 Report on Pervious Concrete
ASA Nozzleman
ACI Codes & Standards
- 506R-05 Guide to Shotcrete